According to RTHK, the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department estimates that the city's GDP will grow by 5.2% year-on-year in Q3 2026, up from 4.2% in Q2; seasonally adjusted, it increased by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter. The economy grew by a combined 5.1% in the first three quarters. Real goods exports increased by 30.4%, and services exports by 4.3%; private consumption and gross domestic fixed capital formation grew by 2.8% and 7.3%, respectively. Separately, according to preliminary data, retail sales in September increased by 6.4% year-on-year to HK$33.4 billion. Revised GDP data and updated growth forecasts for 2026 will be announced on November 13.